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X499 AAP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,296 mi
Last recorded20,296 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 AAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 20,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f floor corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2019 20,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush. fixing loose ? (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f floor corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi pipe is in poor condition

o/s rear tyre cracked in tread and is in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,925 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn smooth on secondry tread groove outer band.

Offside front indicator is starting to discolour.

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering appears to be slightly stiff / tight.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,923 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre is worn smooth on secondry tread groove outer band.

Offside front indicator is starting to discolour.

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering appears to be slightly stiff / tight.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,274 miles

o/s & n /s rear tyre tread depths low

slight play in n/s end of rack

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Mar 2008 10,274 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S END OF RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

o/s & N/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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X499 AAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X499 AAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X499 AAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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